In August 2025, the Philippine food industry welcomed the International Manila Food Festival. Renowned talents, Michelin guide, and James Beard-recognized chefs talents, including Chef Tara Monsod and Chef Melissa Miranda, showed off their take on Filipino cuisine and proved why it deserves a spot on the international scene.

Look back on the historic opening of International Manila Food Festival in this episode of Lifestyleverse.

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